Security News > 2023 > December > Microsoft to let Windows 10 home users buy Extended Security Updates

Microsoft says that all Windows 10 customers will be able to pay for three extra years of security updates through the company's Extended Security Updates program after the end of support date.

The upcoming Windows 10 22H2 version is the final Windows release, with all editions to continue to receive monthly security updates until the EOS date.

Microsoft advises IT administrators who want Windows 10 devices on their network to keep receiving essential bug fixes and security updates to upgrade eligible systems to Windows 11 or migrate to Windows 11 in the cloud with Windows 365.

For Windows 365 clients, ESUs will be available to Windows 10 devices linked to Windows 11 Cloud PCs without any supplementary charges.

"While we strongly recommend moving to Windows 11, we understand there are circumstances that could prevent you from replacing Windows 10 devices before the EOS date. Therefore, Microsoft will offer Extended Security Updates," said Jason Leznek, Principal Product Manager for Windows Servicing and Delivery.

The company also told BleepingComputer that, for the first time, home users will also be able to buy Windows 10 ESU subscriptions.

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-let-windows-10-home-users-buy-extended-security-updates/